[1/2] Ovar is a town in central Portugal known for its residential concentration of “azulejos”, ceramic tiles developed in the Iberian Peninsula under Moorish influence. By the 16th C. Portuguese artisans had developed distinctive styles for use in walls, floors & façades; sometimes they were repeating geometric designs, sometimes they were unique creations depicting historical, religious or daily life scenes. Typically used indoors in palaces or public buildings/ churches, what makes Ovar special is their widespread integration into exteriors of “ordinary” houses. Many examples are from the 19th or 20th C. & can be viewed by wandering aimlessly about the town centre.

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